Keraia
Psalm 2

Psalm 2:7

The Triumphant Messiah · Psalm 2:1–12
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Translations

Modern
I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
Traditional
I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Literal
I will recount the decree of YHWH; He has said to Me: “You are My Son; today I have begotten You.
Latin
Dominus dixit ad me: Filius meus es tu; ego hodie genui te.

Original

Hebrew
English
I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

Notes

Psalms 2:7

today I have become Your Father: In the ancient Near East, people often believed in a father-son relationship between gods and kings.

In Israel, the Lord adopted kings as his sons. God set David apart as his most excellent and exalted son (Psalm 89:27). All descendants of David were the Lord’s representatives or agents.

Jesus is an eternal member of the Godhead (the one God who exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; John 1:1). He is also a descendant of David (Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:5; 5:5). Because he is both eternal and from David's family, Jesus uniquely fulfills God’s plan. He is fully divine and truly human. For this reason, he is rightly called the Son of God.

Psalms 2:7–9

The Lord adopted the king from David's family to conquer rebellious nations by force (see Psalm 89:26–27).

Psalms 2:1–12

This royal psalm describes the Lord choosing a king descended from David. It celebrates the mission of all the kings in David's family line. It also introduces the hope of an ideal ruler. This ruler will accomplish the Lord's goal of bringing all nations into submission (Psalm 2:11) or to destruction (2:9). The New Testament identifies Jesus as this descendant (see Acts 13:33; 1 Corinthians 15:25–27; Hebrews 1:5; 5:5; Revelation 19:15).

Psalms 1:1–2:12

The first two psalms serve as an introduction to the whole book of Psalms (called the Psalter). Psalm 1 presents the Lord's guidance in wisdom, while Psalm 2 shows God's rule over a rebellious and sinful world. Together, these psalms invite people to abandon foolishness, which leads to destruction. These psalms invite people to follow God's path instead, which leads to wisdom and salvation. The New Testament confirms that God will govern the nations through Jesus Christ, his chosen representative (Hebrews 1:5; Revelation 12:5; 19:15).

Parallels

Acts 4:23–31

Glossary

Annunciation Baptism Baptism of Jesus David Day of the Lord God, Names of Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance John the Baptist King Messiah Music Psalms, Book of Son of God

Topics

Calling Someone a Fool Elohim Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Son of God Son of God The Resurrection of Christ: A Proof of his Being the Son of God